MAUDE Adverse Event Report: CONMED UTICA VCARE 200A - LARGE; CANNULA, MANIPULATOR/INJECTOR, UTERINE

Catalog Number 60-6085-202A

Device Problem Failure to Deflate (4060)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 09/27/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported device is being returned to conmed for evaluation.A supplemental and final report will be filed following the completion of the device evaluation and complaint investigation.We will continue to monitor for trends through the complaint system to assure patient safety.

Event Description

The sales representative reported on behalf of a customer that the 60-6085-202a, vcare 200a ¿ large was to be used in a hysterectomy procedure on (b)(6) 2023 and, during pre-operative testing, they found the ¿vcare balloon not deflating¿.There was no report of impact/injury, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization to the patient.This report is being raised due to the reported malfunction with potential for injury upon reoccurrence.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device has not been returned to date and no photographic evidence has been provided; therefore, the reported event cannot be verified.The manufacturing documents from the device history record have been reviewed with special attention to the manufacturing and inspection of the product.The product released for distribution was found to have met all specifications prior to shipment.(b)(4).Per the instructions for use, the user is advised: remove vcare from its sterile packaging and inspect for damage caused by shipping.Discard if any damage is noted.Draw 7-10 cc of air into a standard syringe and insert it into the luer connection at the end of the pilot balloon.Test the intrauterine balloon by injecting air with the syringe and checking to see if balloon remains inflated.If balloon does not remain inflated, do not use.Discard and select another vcare unit.After the successful balloon test, deflate the balloon by removing all air with the syringe.We will continue to monitor for trends through the complaint system to assure patient safety.

Event Description

The sales representative reported on behalf of a customer that the 60-6085-202a, vcare 200a ¿ large was to be used in a hysterectomy procedure on (b)(6) 2023 and, during pre-operative testing, they found the ¿vcare balloon not deflating¿.There was no report of impact/injury, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization to the patient.This report is being raised due to the reported malfunction with potential for injury upon reoccurrence.

• Brand Name: VCARE 200A - LARGE
• Type of Device: CANNULA, MANIPULATOR/INJECTOR, UTERINE
• Manufacturer (Section D): CONMED UTICA; 525 french rd; utica NY 13502
• Manufacturer (Section G): CONMED UTICA; 525 french rd; utica NY 13502
• Manufacturer Contact: beth madeline ; 11311 concept blvd; largo, FL 33773 ; 7274708358
• MDR Report Key: 17913371
• MDR Text Key: 325404785
• Report Number: 1320894-2023-00207
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LKF
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K142716
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 12/05/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/11/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 60-6085-202A
• Device Lot Number: 202208291
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/05/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/29/2022
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Ethnicity: Non Hispanic